Here's a summary of my interview process:

• 15-minute HackerRank challenge
• HR interview
• Technical Skype interview
• Onsite (I didn't make it to the onsite).

The recruiter was nice during our HR interview, but I'm pretty sure that was just a front, as she never responded to any of my emails (other than the ones for setting up the phone interview/HackerRank). That was a little offsetting, as it contrasted with what I had read about Yelp and their culture.

What was further upsetting for me was that as I was in the middle of my thought process for coding his sort question, he just said, "Sorry, that's incorrect." After I finished, he had told me that I was correct. He's quite quick to judge, so be forewarned if you have to interview with him. If you do, please tell him to be patient before he automatically dismisses you as a candidate.

He definitely seemed like, despite having good experience as a software engineer, it was his first time conducting an interview. He also only left five minutes for you to ask questions. For a company that makes an emphasis on cultural fit, that was certainly a big contrast.

If anybody gets him as an interviewer, be warned! Also, Yelp, please try to ask someone with more experience interviewing candidates so they aren't quick to judge and dismiss candidates like that. I'm pretty sure since he made his judgment quickly, that's why I didn't move on.

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